Republic of Texas

Manifest Destiny refers to:

• War with Mexico

• The expansion of slavery

• America's territorial expansion

• Texas independence from Mexico

Houston moved the capital to:

• Waterloo

• Austin

• Washington on the Brazos

• Houston

What treaties ended the Texas Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris
• Treaties of Velasco
• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

Who wanted annexation, peace treaties with Natives, less spending, and to avoid war with Mexico?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

Who was the last president of Texas who oversaw the final act of annexation - lowering the Texas flag and raising the American flag?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

Why did Texans want annexation?

• relief from slavery

• safety from Spain

• gain additional land

• relief from debt

What year did Texas win its independence?

• 1832
• 1836
• 1845
• 1860

Which president was the LAST president of Texas?

• Lamar
• Burnet
• Jones
• Houston

What was the paper money issued during Lamar's presidency to help resolve the Republic of Texas' large debt?

• Archives
• Tariff
• Redbacks
• Annexation

What was established to protect Texans from Indian & Mexican attacks? John 'Jack' Coffee Hays was a leader among them.

• Texas Navy
• Texas Army
• Texas Rangers
• Santa Fe Expedition Leader